Steven Bray

Steven Bray is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, where he directs the Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory. His work bridges psychological theory and health behavior, focusing on self-regulation and self-efficacy in physical activity contexts.

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology, University of Waterloo (1998)
• M.A. in Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario (1992)
• B.A. in Physical and Health Education, University of Western Ontario (1990)

Research interests center on psychological factors affecting health behavior adoption, particularly mental fatigue mechanisms, self-efficacy frameworks, and physical activity trajectories. His work spans populations from children to frail elderly, with recent emphasis on virtual rehabilitation programs and sedentary behavior mapping using wearable technology.

Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal trends in mental fatigue-behavior interactions, dynamic physical literacy assessment, and technology-aided interventions for frail older adults. Key methodologies include

• ecological momentary assessment
• meta-analytic approaches
• longitudinal study designs

Labs & Teams: Leads the Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory, which develops interventions for diverse populations including postnatal women, cardiac rehabilitation patients, and youth athletes. Current projects involve virtual frailty rehabilitation systems and physical activity guidelines for children.